Receptionist at EHA Clinics - Abuja & Kano

EHA Clinics, a subsidiary of eHealth Africa, is a health care network operating across Nigeria that provides high-quality, innovative, data-driven, and technology-enabled services. EHA Clinics delivers a comprehensive range of state of the art health care services in each location, e.g,  general consultations, laboratory investigations, pharmaceuticals, annual medical checks, child wellness checks, ultrasonography, and specialized services (urgent care, telemedicine, home care, dental care, and ophthalmology).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Receptionist

Locations: Abuja & Kano
Department: Operations
Division: EHA Clinics
Reports to: Manager, Operations

Summary of Job

• The Receptionist reports to the Operations Manager of the Clinic.
• S/he will undertake all operational and clerical duties in line with her outline Job description
• S/he will be the “face” of the organization to all visitors and will be responsible for creating the first impression visitors would have about the Organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, s/he must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

Administrative Duties:

• Receives and welcomes clients at the clinic with a positive and helpful attitude
• Notifying the Front Desk of client’s arrival, along with all necessary information
• Assisting in maintaining workplace security be keeping records of people coming in and out of the premises
• Supports managers and employees through a variety of tasks related to organization and communication
• Responsible for providing information about the services and products of the Clinics when visitors make an inquiry.
• Ensures compliance with all the safety procedures and keeping the management informed about any kind of unsafe situation.
• Updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications; maintaining personal networks.
• Accomplishing organizational goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Receives, sorts and distributes mail
• The task list is neither exhaustive nor restrictive and it is evolving.
• Adheres to EHA Clinics' Code of Conduct as well as ethical standards of the field.
• Other duties as assigned from time to time.

Patient & Family Education / Support:

• Provide emotional support and measures to alleviate fear and anxiety.
• Participate in voluntary community health activities to promote, maintain, and restore health and prevent diseases.
• Adheres to Policies and Procedures.
• Adheres to EHA Clinics' Code of Conduct as well as ethical standards of the field.

Customer Service Requirements:

• Must have excellent customer service skills and communication skills
• Must be able to plan and perform daily activities in an organized manner.
• Must be kind, compassionate, dedicated, and patient.
• Must have the ability to handle different kinds of emotions as well as manage on-the-job stress.
• Must be focused, very detailed, and be creative in making decisions.
• Must be physically and mentally stable to handle extended shifts as well as mental pressure and traumatic events.
• Must be able to review, analyze, and respond to the different situations they encounter daily.
• Must be able to think critically in adapting to change, judging situations, and taking appropriate decisions.

Professional Development:

• EHA Clinics requires all staff to keep their knowledge and skills up to date
• S/he is expected to continue to learn throughout their career at EHA Clinics through continuing professional development (CPD). The professional body relating to specialist areas will have information on the type of CPD to be carried out and how much should be completed each year. 

Key Areas of Note:

• Ensure continuing education, training, and development is undertaken to meet clinical governance guidelines for Continuing Professional Development and a Personal Development Plan. 
• Keep up to date with relevant medical research, technology, and evidence-based medical practice by attending continuing education courses and professional meetings, reading journals, etc.
• Perform a variety of research and analysis tasks associated with the improvement of clinical care, medical diagnosis, and treatment where appropriate.

Qualifications & Training

• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma  in Business Administration, Office Management & Technology, Public Administration, Secretarial Studies or any management related field of study.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of two (2) year experience handling roles as a Personal Assistant, Front Desk Executive and  Customer Service  in any reputable company.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Computer literacy
• Excellent Communication
• Working Under Pressure
• Humane, Empathetic and Supportive Bedside Manner
• Leadership and Teamwork
• Problem solving and Initiative
• Time Management and Organization
• Attention to Detail.

Salary

• Competitive salary scale based on improvements from the CONMESS and CONHESS salary structures as well as surveys from top private hospitals in Nigeria.
• The salary is negotiable but performance-based. Base salary constitutes 70%, while 30% is a bonus based on predefined individual performance indicators and monthly organizational performance. 

Other Benefits:
The following benefits are available with this offer of employment:

• Health Insurance: EHA Clinics will cover medical expenses for yourself, your spouse, and up to two dependents. Further details are contained in the Nigeria Addendum to the EHA Clinics Employee Handbook.  
• Group Life Assurance: EHA Clinics provides life insurance for you as our employee. This insurance is payable in the event of your death. The effective date of coverage will be upon the successful completion of your probationary period.
• Group & Personal Accident: EHA Clinics provides Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (ADD) for you as our employee. AD&D covers death by accidental means (rather than natural causes) and dismemberment. The effective date of coverage is your hire date.
• Pension: EHA Clinics supports employee retirement preparation and investment by paying a 10% pension contribution on top of the statutory pension contribution of 8% that is already factored into your salary.
• Annual Leave: You are entitled to 21 days paid annual leave accrued at 1.75 days/month. Employees may begin scheduling leave with their direct supervisor upon the successful completion of their probationary period.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online